1974 Hyundai Pony vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1974 Hyundai Pony and 1974 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 244 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1974 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volvo 244 (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Hyundai Pony | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Pony | 244 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
